An estimated 92,545 living Americans are named Kennedy.
How rare is Kennedy?
Kennedy is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 2,933 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 35.2% from its 2015 peak.
How old is the typical Kennedy?
The median age of a living American named Kennedy is approximately 13 years, with most bearers falling between 8 and 21 years old.
Is Kennedy still popular?
Somewhat. Kennedy has been declining since its 2015 peak and registered 2,933 births in 2025.
Where is Kennedy most common?
Kennedy has its strongest geographic signal in District of Columbia, where it appears 3.6× more often than the national baseline.
1957Peak 20152025
Peak year
2015
Decline from peak
35.2%
2025
2,933
All-time
93,663
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Kennedy broke out in Alaska, Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and West Virginia (1995) and became over-represented in 36 states over 24 years.
Broke out: Alaska, Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and West Virginia, 1995 · over-represented in 36 states over 24 years
